8 players who could complete Brazil's 23-man 2018 World Cup squad

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#7 Danilo (Manchester City) - Full-Back/Midfielder

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Danilo has turned his career around by joining Manchester City.

Danilo has managed to banish the nightmare career he had at Real Madrid and develop into a reliable defender for high-flying English Premier League side Manchester City. He has been utilised by Pep Guardiola at right back, left back, and midfield for the Cityzens and his versatility could prove to be a great asset for the Selecao.

He has racked up 32 appearances in all competitions in the Premier league and Champions League and therefore has vital experience. And being coached by one of the best coaches makes him a valuable addition to the squad.

Danilo has fitted well into Guardiola's possession-based footballing philosophy, averaging an astonishing 90% pass accuracy, winning 51% of aerial duels, and averaging 2 defensive actions per game.

He is a natural right back as that's the position he excelled at Porto that secured him a big money move to Real Madrid as a youngster and would be a good back-up to first choice right-back Dani Alves.

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